Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess
Angels and demons are real, and the Bible tells us exactly how to approach their existence. This is not about Bigfoot, space aliens, or the Loch Ness Monster. This is about encountering the supernatural. Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this premiere episode of "Strange Encounters."
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December 20, 2025 • 40 mins
Christmas traditions vary from family to family, but where do these traditions come from? Some claim that Christmas is actually a pagan holiday, like Halloween. Is it really all about the birth of Christ? When was Christ actually born? Can Christians celebrate Santa? Hear the answers and the biblical truth as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters....
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December 19, 2025 • 41 mins
Kirk Cameron is a man of God. He has a long record of making a huge impact for the kingdom. However, he has recently changed his stance on the doctrine of hell. Cameron says he no longer believes in "eternal conscious torment." Are we wrong about hell? Is it
eternal, or just temporary? Speaking of hell, Zac Brown has faced backlash for his recent show at the Sphere that seemed to take his fans straight into the depths. Some claim ...
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December 6, 2025 • 40 mins
Children across the country are screaming "six seven" at random times throughout the day. If you have children, you have probably already heard it several times today. What appears to be a meaningless, harmless joke has a much darker origin. Why are kids suddenly repeating this phrase? What is the true meaning and origin? Hear the truth as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this ...
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December 5, 2025 • 41 mins
Psychics, mediums, tarot cards, and horoscopes may seem like harmless fun, but listening to these sources for guidance is dangerous. Can people really predict the future or speak to the dead? Who is really speaking through this charade of mysticism? Can Christians take part? Hear the answers as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."
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December 5, 2025 • 40 mins
Halloween seems to have transformed from being a fun day for kids to dress up and get candy into an all-out celebration of death, demons, and evil. Why are parents dressing their children up as serial killers? When did torture scenes become part of home decorations? How can Christians navigate this popular pastime? Is there a way to use this "holiday" to advance the kingdom of God? Hear the answers as Rick Burgess uses the power of...
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October 18, 2025 • 40 mins
The Bible says the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour the weak. This is exactly what happened according to former nurse Brian McLendon. While fighting for his life in a hospital bed, on a ventilator due to COVID, Brian's weakened state led to him experiencing multiple spiritual attacks. How do we put on the full armor of God and use the strength of Christ to resist the devil? Hear the biblical truth as Rick ...
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October 11, 2025 • 40 mins
The book of Enoch is not the Holy Bible. It tickles the ears of curious readers, but there are many reasons it was not canonized in the Bible. Where does the book of Enoch go astray? Hear the biblical truth about the book of Enoch, casting out demons, and more, as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."
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October 4, 2025 • 41 mins
As the nation moves farther away from God, the U.S. military seems to be as well. Norse paganism, also known as heathenry, is a polytheistic religion focused on the worship of Norse gods like Odin and Thor. The trends we are seeing in the military leave us troubled, and we caution our armed service members to stay away from this false religion. This week we also hear letters from the audience that detail demonic oppression in the f...
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September 20, 2025 • 42 mins
Why didn't God stop the bullet from striking Charlie Kirk? Why do bad things happen to good people? Where is God when Christians are suffering? When horrible things happen to godly people, God's will can be hard to see and understand. If you look to the Bible, the truth is clear. Hear the biblical truth behind this horrific event and other firsthand accounts from listeners as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spir...
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September 13, 2025 • 41 mins
It is time for us to speak the truth about the evil happening all around us. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was the work of Satan. The stabbing of Iryna Zarutska was demonic. The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church was demonic possession. Pornography is human sacrifice from the bowels of hell. Hear the biblical truth behind these events and other firsthand accounts from listeners as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the B...
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September 6, 2025 • 40 mins
Can you sell your soul for fame and fortune? How common is it in the music and entertainment business? Does the illuminati perform demonic rituals and propel participants to global stardom? Hear the biblical truth behind these alleged practices and other firsthand accounts from listeners as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."
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August 30, 2025 • 42 mins
Some may not want to admit it, but the recent shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis is a clear example of demonic possession. Children in church were killed. Lives were destroyed, ultimately leading to the death of the possessed individual. Hear the biblical truth behind this horrific event and other firsthand accounts from listeners as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on aro...
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August 23, 2025 • 41 mins
Can humans see visions of hell? A woman who goes by the name Queen Okeoma claims to have seen into the pits of hell. She says she saw the famous deceased rapper Biggie in the lake of fire. Hear this story and other firsthand accounts from listeners who have witnessed similar haunting events, as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."
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Drugs and alcohol can open the door to demonic activity, clouding judgment and weakening spiritual defenses. Hence, alcohol is dubbed "spirits," a sly nod to its potential to beckon malevolent forces. Hear firsthand accounts from listeners who have witnessed such dark influences, as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."
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July 26, 2025 • 42 mins
Author Steve Hines shares his gripping testimony of confronting demonic oppression head-on and emerging victorious through the unmatched power of Jesus’ name. He shares how prayer, scripture, and steadfast faith became his weapons in dismantling demonic strongholds. Hear how Hines and host Rick Burgess use the truth of the Bible to take on spiritual warfare and win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange En...
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July 25, 2025 • 41 mins
You have probably seen the viral video of the boy in the hospital bed who appears to talk to Jesus and his deceased father. Is it possible this boy really saw Jesus? Did he really witness a supernatural vision of his father? Rick looks at what the Bible actually says. When it comes to our own faith, are we believers but not true followers? We know that even demons believe in Jesus, but do we believe and accept Christ as our savior?...
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Author Dana Free has fought her fair share of spiritual battles, from battling addiction in her home to fighting a demonic force that tried to destroy her entire family. Jesus fought the devil with scripture, and Dana follows that example in her book "What Every Christian Needs to Know About Spiritual Warfare." We don't fight with flesh and blood, and spiritual problems can't be solved with worldly answers. Hear how author Dana Fre...
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June 28, 2025 • 41 mins
There are countless stories of people encountering aliens, but are these really visitors from another planet? Could it actually be demonic activity? Our guest, writer and producer Josh Jennings, recounts his two encounters with the supernatural. One experience was with what seemed to be absolute evil. The other experience was something entirely different. Are they aliens, demons, angels, or something else? Hear how Rick Burgess use...
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June 21, 2025 • 40 mins
"Ghost hunts" have become a popular activity for professionals and curious casuals. Should people, Christians or not, participate in an activity that could invite evil? Ghost hunter Tom Carr joins us on this episode to share stories of his encounters with the supernatural. Rick responds with a warning for Tom or anyone else who is thinking about trying to contact ghosts, spirits, demons, or angels. Hear how Rick Burgess uses the tr...
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June 7, 2025 • 41 mins
Demonic activity is nothing to laugh at. Producer Calvin "Speedy" Wilburn learned this firsthand while traveling the country looking for "haunted" landmarks during the massively popular "13 Days of Horror" series as heard on "The Rick & Bubba Show." Speedy tells the story of a demonic encounter that shook his spirit and led to the guys shutting down the hunt for the haunted. Hear the behind-the-scenes story and how Rick Burgess use...
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